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Flowing Wells, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Pima County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,989 Population 4,459/sq mi density
$40,769 Median Income $23,888 per capita
$51,800 Home Value $212,452 Zillow
$1,123 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
2,436 Violent Crime/100K 17,960 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,769 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,800 home value, $1,123/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,436 violent crimes/100K (541% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Flowing Wells, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,769
46% below
$23,888 per capita
Home Value
$51,800
82% below
Zillow: $212,452
Median Rent
$1,123/mo
3% below
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,436/100K
541% above
17,960/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
14.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Flowing Wells Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Flowing Wells's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
18%
Rent
97%
Poverty
119%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
641%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Flowing Wells a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Flowing Wells residents earn a median household income of $40,769 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,888. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,608 business establishments, including 1,935 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Flowing Wells is $51,800 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,452. Median rent is $1,123/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Flowing Wells reports 2,436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 541% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 17,960/100K.

Education

13.8% of adults in Flowing Wells hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Flowing Wells has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population16,989
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density4,459/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$40,769
Per Capita$23,888
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty14.7%
County GDP$66,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191

Housing

A+
Home Value$51,800
Rent$1,123
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$212,452
Housing Units7,794
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

F
Violent2,436/100K
Property17,960/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,273 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries31

Did You Know?

The median home in Flowing Wells was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Tucson International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 1,935 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 168 fatal vehicle crashes.